MCQ
In an elastic collision:
- AThe kinetic energy remains constant.
- BThe linear momentum remains constant.
- CThe final kinetic energy is equal to the initial kinetic energy.
- DThe final linear momentum is equal to the initial linear momentum.
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Answer
- The linear momentum remains constant.
- The final kinetic energy is equal to the initial kinetic energy.
- The final linear momentum is equal to the initial linear momentum.
Explanation:
During an elastic collision, all of the above statements are valid.
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